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2002 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

Submitted by Casey Trauer on

Yes, the medallion has been found, but there's still lots to talk about. Feel the need for more than virtual discussion? Then join the Re-Hash Bash, Sunday, Jan. 27, at noon at Merriam Park in St. Paul.

Amanda Cook

why does clue 4 fit mound?

seems to fit a lot of parks

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:48 PM Permalink
MedallionOnAStik

How does Clue 4 work at Mounds, Tim?

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:48 PM Permalink
MedallionOnAStik

I can't really fit it anywhere.

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:49 PM Permalink
Medaking

in and on the air is referring to the frisbee golf course at highland

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:49 PM Permalink
Amanda Cook

very probable Medaking, but we were at Highland yesterday and it didnt seem very probable around the disc course. Also, it was very near the disc course a few years ago.

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:51 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

IN the air- airport/planes. On the air- I hear there is a radio tower.

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:51 PM Permalink
Heather BC

frost- is this a word game? i'm starting to see it but i don't get it

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:52 PM Permalink
Amanda Cook

theres a freaking radio/tv tower of some sort everywhere in this city.

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:52 PM Permalink
dave harp

im new here... hhmm should be around in downtown st. paul, mound park, cherokee park is circle...

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:52 PM Permalink
Medaking

what are the other parks in question now

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:52 PM Permalink
Heather BC

or rather frothy

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:53 PM Permalink
Frosti

Tim, there's over a dozen places with radio/tv towers, many of which are near the airport. What else ya got?

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:54 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

true

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:55 PM Permalink
Heather BC

initially when i saw :

in and on the air= indian mound

thought perhaps it was an annagram, but i can only make indian

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:55 PM Permalink
Frosti

Sorry Tim, I just need some more convincing. How do you feel about Phalen? lol

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:57 PM Permalink
dave harp

tower is near small airplane with light spark

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:57 PM Permalink
Heather BC

it seems like last night people were saying this clue gave it away, but no one has posted a convincing theory

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:58 PM Permalink
It'sjustme

What does everyone think about Downtown?

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:59 PM Permalink
Heather BC

yeah, i've been thinking about that little airport too, but have not been scouting yet...i can't decide how much attention to give to the spark clue

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 4:59 PM Permalink
nalnam

"in and on the air"

Anagram = Another Indian

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:01 PM Permalink
Frosti

This clue hasn't given anything away. They've got us running around like our heads are on fire and our asses are catching. Pardon the expression.

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:02 PM Permalink
Heather BC

ah! i got it! hey, hey, ok, ok= hokey, hokey! this is a false clue...snicker snicker...time to do the dishes!

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:03 PM Permalink
Heather BC

nalman that rocks!

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:03 PM Permalink
rynellirene

Is It just me or are the clues a little less imformative this year

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:04 PM Permalink
nalnam

But, I still think it refers to a radio/tv tower

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:05 PM Permalink
Maybe This Wil…

clue #4 sure seems to be a baseball clue to me....from the first time i read it, til now, I cant it it off my brain....

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:06 PM Permalink
Jeff Berndt

In and on the Air is still just a reference point to help get us to the right park

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:07 PM Permalink
Maybe This Wil…

Are there search lights at any of the parks...for special events??

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:09 PM Permalink
tim tide

say hey willie mays lots of baseball jargon but i think so every year.but look at the clues...just a thought.

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:09 PM Permalink
rynellirene

MAYBE SPARK MEANS A BONFIRE OR TO GRILLE OR EVEN SOME PARK WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE FIREWORKS

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:10 PM Permalink
Jeff Berndt

not that I know of but there is an Airway Beacon at Mounds

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:10 PM Permalink
Maybe This Wil…

I see it this way:

There is no snow to speak of.... There was no snow forcast really before the hunt.... therefore, to make it a good hunt, it must be in one of the large parks, cuz it will be hard to keep hidden.....

The prize itself may indeed be in the air this year, Up I mean...

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:12 PM Permalink
spunkyandpunky

in clue 3 if u take "show that carNIvAl huNters prIDe" take the upper case u can spell indian "aNd yoU May trip Over the gooDS" you can spell mounds

sorry i know my bad

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:14 PM Permalink
spunkyandpunky

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:14 PM Permalink
Maybe This Wil…

...and also, i believe it will be some walking distance from a parking area....(far & wide) reference.

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:14 PM Permalink
MedallionOnAStik

Beautiful outside fireplace at Highland

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:15 PM Permalink
No user inform…

Passing thought tower at IM light is in and on the air. seen from BC looking up

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:15 PM Permalink
spunkyandpunky

if im not mistaken battle creek has a lighted trail

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:16 PM Permalink
Maybe This Wil…

next question......

are there any parks with statues of lions or a visible clock???

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:19 PM Permalink
spunkyandpunky

landmark center what about rice park in the city??? where ice sculptures usually are????

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:20 PM Permalink
Jim Casper

"Hey,Hey" we're the Monkeys, Monkey Bars???????

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:20 PM Permalink
spunkyandpunky

the monkees are playng at a casino heres a strech maybe theres a billbord stating that or u are to think of that and think indian

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:22 PM Permalink
Jim Casper

The casino loves to put billboards on 61 but dont know how far up they go

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:23 PM Permalink
Heather BC

fun noodle...

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:23 PM Permalink
Scribe

Evenin Sams...:)

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:24 PM Permalink
dave harp

Wait.. hey,hey,hey.. it sound like prison by the river.. ok, ok, ok .. behavoir.. does that make sense?

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:24 PM Permalink
spunkyandpunky

oh a thing to look for for indian mound park;;; supposally the band of indians there were part of HOPEWELL??? just for future clue refence i cant find anything for it yet

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:25 PM Permalink
TIME TO PLAY T…

There's no way they could expect a billboard to not be moved.

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:25 PM Permalink
Jim Casper

Dave???? I am confused

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:26 PM Permalink
lilslim

Isn't there a park near the saint's stadium?

Wed, 01/23/2002 - 5:26 PM Permalink